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unusual facts about Lyke-Wake Dirge


End of Term

Nicola and Patrick manage to sneak off for a day to visit Wade Minster and look at the carved falcon and then enjoy a cold, dark ride back over the downs, while Patrick recites the Lyke-Wake Dirge.


Bedlam Born

Although Steeleye didn't get around to recording "Lyke-Wake Dirge" until 2002, this medieval song about Purgatory was the introduction of their first American tour, while "Lanercost" from Back in Line uses the Kyrie Eleison as its chorus.

Zero She Flies

#"Lyke-Wake Dirge" (Traditional) – 4:22 vocals by Mimi Fariña


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